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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Stopping stocks at a stock exchange historic definition... Stopping stocks at a stock exchange -- When one broker has an order to buy a certain stock at a certain price and another has an order to sell the same stock at the same price the two brokers agree that a transaction in the stock shall be consummated between them when that price is reached. In the vernacular of speculation the brokers "stop" the stock at the agreed price. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2007 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.